William George Law
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 6 Jun 1921 |
| Place of Birth | Armskirk, England |
| Death | 25 Dec 1989, aged 68 |
| Place of Death | Tungkillo, South Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years 5 months |
| Description | ; blue eyes ; brown hair ; scar on left elbow |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr George Law |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W20698 & WX17714 |
| Date of Enlistment | 17 Jul 1941 |
| Rank | Signalman |
| Unit/Formation | 9th Australian Infantry Division Signals Company |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 26 Sep 1942 ‒ 8 Oct 1942 |
| Transport Details | P2 Fremantle to Port Tewfik |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 24 Jan 1943 ‒ 18 Feb 1843 |
| Transport Details | HMT Queen Mary Port Tewfik to Fremantle |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
William's introduction to the Army was when he was enlisted in the CMF's 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment) on 17 Jul 1941. He was sent to the Melville Camp for training, which was completed on 14 Oct 1941. On 19 Nov 1941 he enlisted in the 2nd AIF with a new number WX17714, and was posted to the 1st Training Battalion at Northam. During his training he was allocated to the reinforcements for the 2/16th Battalion. On 16 Jan 1942 he was admitted to the 38th Australian Camp Hospital with Influenza. On 3 Feb 1942 he was transferred to a Convalescent Home in York, and he returned to his unit on 17 Feb 1942. he was detached to Dalgite Force on 20 Jul 1942, and then on 28 Mar 1942 to the 1st Special Battalion.
On 12 Aug 1942 William was allocated to the 2/32nd Australian Infantry Battalion. Following this he was embarked on 26 Sep 1942 aboard [[P2] as part of Convoy US16 for Port Tewfik in Egypt. He disembarked there on 8 Oct 1942
Middle East 6 Sep 1942 - 18 Feb 1943
New Guinea 7 Aug 1943 to 31 Jan 1944
Morotai 3 Apr 1945 to 16 Feb 1946
Discharged on 9 Apr 1946
Post War
Wife Madge and children Sue, Walter, Bonor, James, Richard, Robert, Christine, and Debra.
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